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Christmas Traditions & Memories
Tewksbury Public Library, 300 Chandler St, Tewksbury, MA | Get Directions »
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About The Program: Join Dave Downs, the New England History festival's "Best Exhibitor," as he explores fascinating topics surrounding Christmas. Why was it against the law to celebrate Christmas during early colonial times? What year did the first electric Christmas tree lights appear? Visit the past with Dave as he recounts favorite personal holiday memories. Remember walking "up town?" Almost every town had a Five and Dime, a hardware store and a drug store where we could buy almost anything for our siblings and parents wished for! Lamp posts and store fronts were decorated cheerfully for the season! Step back in time when Christmas trees cost only $2.00 and we'd sing Christmas carols using the "John Hancock Carol Book." We'd almost always receive a small box of hard candy, complete with a handy string for a handle, at church or school Christmas parties. No Christmas program would be complete without music! Sing along with Dave, as he strums on his ukulele, to celebrate Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer's birthday!
About The Presenter: Dave Downs is a retired school teacher with a master degree in Creative Arts in Education from Lesley College. After many years of performing as a magician, he turned to developing an array of entertaining and amusing programs for audiences for all ages. Downs doesn't lecture... he engages in "edu-tainment" at schools, libraries, historical societies, civic groups and senior centers. He is a member of the Living History Association.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library.
Event Details
| Where | Tewksbury Public Library 300 Chandler St, Tewksbury, MA 01876 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 7:00 pm–9:00 pm |
| Who to bring | Everyone, Kids, Teens, Families, Seniors |
| Website | http://www.tewksburypl.org |
| Phone | 978-640-4490 x 205 |
| rhayes@mvlc.org | |
| Price | $0 |
More About Tewksbury Public Library
The Tewksbury Public Library is an educational and cultural centerpiece of the community. The library is home to an impressive selection of print and multimedia material and offers numerous educational and cultural events for adults, teens and children throughout the year. The building also serves as a meeting place for several community organizations. Diane Giarrusso, Library Director, works with the Library staff members, Trustees and Friends of the Library to provide the best services and collections possible.
Other events here
- Friendly Little Bookshop at the Library Weekly on Wednesdays, 4:30 pm–7:30 pm
- Haunted Hikes of New Hampshire Wed, Jun 26, 8:00 pm–9:30 pm
- Tornadoes in Massachusetts Thu, Jun 27, 7:00 pm–8:30 pm
